August 2018 Issue
Featured
How Cookie Till Became the Queen of Margate
Other Shore restaurants may attract swarms of people, but Steve & Cookie’s is the only one that really matters.
The Ridiculously Cute Love Story of Zach and Julie Ertz
How the Super Bowl-winning tight end and the World Cup-winning soccer star became the It Couple of Philly sports.
How Millennials Killed Mayonnaise
The inexorable rise of identity condiments has led to hard times for the most American of foodstuffs. And that’s a shame.
Best of Philly 2018: Media, Politics, and People
The stories, personalities, and moments that inspired and moved our city this year.
What Does Daryl Metcalfe Have Against Philadelphia?
One reporter’s quest to find out what makes the state rep from Western Pennsylvania tick.
One of Us: David L. Cohen
The Comcast bigwig talks Bruce Springsteen, why he doesn’t go to the Jersey Shore, and more.
Metropolis
Inspiration Point: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Favorite Place
Philly native and hometown DJ on the eternal appeal of Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau.
The Era of the Comcast Joke Is Officially Over
Our long-derided hometown cable giant has become one of the most important and influential companies in the world. It’s time for Philly to embrace that.
How Philly Became a Front in the War on Knockoff Swag
From fake Yeti mugs to bogus Rolex watches, officials here are seizing a ton of counterfeit merchandise.
Brian Dawkins on Joining the Hall of Fame and Finally Getting His Ring
The former Eagles safety, executive, and fan favorite reflects on his career and looks ahead.
Scout
Connoisseur: Mike Ski’s Favorite Things
A peek into the life of a design firm and tattoo studio owner.
The Statement Earring Has An Announcement
Summer’s must-have accessory just got a fierce upgrade.
Tree Totaling: The Case for Making Philly a Greener City
Trees boost your home’s resale value and lower your utility costs. So why does Philly have so few of them?
Clothing Repair Shops Are In — but They Actually Were Never Out
Suddenly, getting things repaired is all the rage. This comes as no surprise to my cobbler.
6 Ways to Send Off Summer With Magenta
Rose gold? Millennial pink? Delicate blush? So passé. Try lustrous shades of magenta.
Habitat: A Room With a View in Villanova
An outdated Main Line mansion gets a little NYC flair.
Navigator
5 Family-Friendly Things to Do at the Jersey Shore in August
You’re on vacation with the kids … now what?